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RIDE SAFELY
terrain condition, stopping may require a little more space than you
think. Play it safe. Be prepared to use evasive driving.
On land or water, fog or visibility-limiting snow can form. If you must
proceed into the fog or heavy snow, do so slowly with your lights on
and watch intently for hazards. If you are not sure of your way, do not
proceed. Keep a safe distance behind other snowmobilers to improve
visibility and reaction time.
R R i i d d i i n n g g B B e e h h a a v v i i o o r r s s
Injury or death may result to the snowmobile operator, passenger or
bystander if the snowmobile is used in risky conditions which are be-
yond the operator's, passenger's or snowmobile's capabilities or in-
tended use.
Remember, promotional material may show risky maneuvers per-
formed by professional riders under ideal and controlled conditions.
You should never attempt any such risky maneuvers if they are be-
yond your level of riding ability.
Jumping can be a hazardous situation. It requires practice and should
be done in a known and controlled environment. Never attempt jump-
ing in a trail. A loss of control could lead to an impact with different ele-
ments like rock or tree, or with another snowmobile. When jumping be
prepared for landing to absorb the shock. Brace yourself for the impact
and your knees must be flexed to act as shock absorbers.
Also, an uneven or mined surface in the trail could be enough to kick
upward the snowmobile and generate an impact or a loss of control.
When "gunning" the throttle, the vehicle digs into and leaves an irregu-
lar snow surface for others. So protect the other users by not spinning
the track in the middle of the trail.
S S p p e e e e d d i i n n g g
Excessive speed and reckless driving can be fatal. Always adjust your
speed according to snow conditions and circumstances. In many
cases, you cannot react or respond quickly enough to the unexpected.
Always ride at a speed which is suitable to the trail, weather conditions
and your own ability. Know your local rules. Speed limit may be in ef-
fect and meant to be observed.
M M o o v v i i n n g g P P a a r r t t s s
Stay away from the track. Personal injury will result if contact is made
with the rotating track.
To prevent serious injury to individuals near the snowmobile:
– Never stand behind or near a moving track
SAFETY INFORMATION
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